To control leaf-footed bugs with synthetic pesticides, use products containing Sevin if treating close to harvest date. If harvest is several weeks away, Endosulfan or Imidan may be used.

How do you kill leaf-footed bugs?

The most effective insecticides against leaffooted bug are broad-spectrum, pyrethroid-based insecticides, such as permethrin. However, these products are quite toxic to bees and beneficial insects. Insecticidal soap or botanicals, such as neem oil or pyrethrin, may provide some control of young nymphs only.

How do you get rid of leaf-footed bugs naturally?